Today we meet Claire Mort, an award-winning British textile artist who creates colourful and powerful pop art using hand embroidery. And if you read 'Be Creative With Workbox' magazine, then you will already know her from her column, 'Morts Thoughts'.
Claire has an inspiring story and we discuss how opportunities come from the most extraordinary situations, and really that we need a mixture of joy and hope to carry us through the exciting adventure of life. Although we did cover some rather serious topics, we did it with humour and joy.
Susan Weeks chats with Claire about:
Stitching into bras Inspiring women and their stories The impact of the Corona virus 'lockdown' Assessing all aspects of her art business and to continue and adapt Developing self-reliance and sustainability The shortest exhibition in history! Embroidery is an incredibly powerful tool The influence of graphic design and the skills needed for online work Opportunities come from extraordinary situations Writing a magazine column The delight of Instagram Inspired by 70's and 80's UK kids cartoons The joy of the handmade item - in all mediums So much to be learnt from playing The battle with our inner critic Courage and hope Wondering how to start creating an online courseFor this episode...
View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Claire's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/clairemort
Look: https://www.instagram.com/clairemortartist/
View: https://www.clairemortartist.com/
Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/clairemortarty/shop
Related Stitchery Stories episodes you might like:
https://www.stitcherystories.com/juilatriston
https://www.stitcherystories.com/janesanders
Other people, places & things we mentioned:
The Embroiderers' Guild
https://embroiderersguild.com/
The Society For Embroidered Work (S.E.W.) https://www.societyforembroideredwork.com/
A Mighty Girl
https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/
Being Bold: Finding Myself When Everything Changed Susan Weeks on International Womens Day 2017 https://youtu.be/qqHDevdVg2g
'Be Creative With Workbox' magazine
https://www.creativewithworkbox.com/
Helen McCook: Artisan Hand Embroiderer
Rigged Thread: Contemporary Embroidery Inspired By Shibari
Liz Burton: Corporate Fashion Designer
Sarah Rakestraw: Glorious Goldwork Supplies, Kits & Classes
York Textile Artists: The Delights And Challenges Of Starting A Group
Louise Gardiner: Contemporary Embroidery, Capes, Poufs, Scarves
Alex Hall: Textile Artist & Tutor
Anthea Godfrey: Embroidery Artist & Creative Leader
Bryony Rose Jennings: Textile Sculpture Creates Characterful Creatures
Marna Lunt : Artist Using Bold Colour & Thread Instead Of Paint
Sorrell Kerrison: Creating Hand Embroidered Portraits
Jayne Emerson: Textile Designer, Author & Tutor
Hayley Mills-Styles: Thread Artist Who Loves Digital Embroidery
Jen Goodwin: Traditionally Trained Artisan Embroiderer
Fenella Dawnay: Processions 2018 & Banner Making
Sara Dennis: RSN Qualified Hand Embroidery Tutor
Iona Barker: Fun Free Hand Sewing Classes For Mental Wellbeing
Laura Edgar: Atmospheric Coastal Scenes in Textile Art
Karen Ruane: Contemporary Hand Embroidery & Connections With Cloth
Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals
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